Northern State University
Aberdeen, South Dakota · Public · 1,273 undergraduates
All 11 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical South Dakota high-school graduate (about $36,976/yr). Another 59 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $10,762 |
| $30k to $48k | $12,087 |
| $48k to $75k | $15,293 |
| $75k to $110k | $18,372 |
| $110k and up | $17,933 |
| All families (average) | $15,812 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $44,147 | +$7,171 | clears the bar | $20,500 | 2.9 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $70,545 | +$33,569 | clears the bar | $21,862 | 0.7 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $56,571 | +$19,595 | clears the bar | $23,000 | 1.2 yrs |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's Degree | $67,072 | +$30,096 | clears the bar | $25,000 | 0.8 yrs |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's Degree | $53,484 | +$16,508 | clears the bar | $24,150 | 1.5 yrs |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Bachelor's Degree | $48,324 | +$11,348 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $45,921 | +$8,945 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Master's Degree | $40,724 | +$3,748 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Sociology | Bachelor's Degree | $50,765 | +$13,789 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Curriculum and Instruction | Master's Degree | $49,669 | +$12,693 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Marketing | Bachelor's Degree | $45,891 | +$8,915 | clears the bar | $23,250 | 2.6 yrs |
Access and outcomes: 12% of students receive Pell grants · 49% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.